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On tonight’s Full Works Concert, Jane Jones celebrates the life and the music of Holst.
We’ll hear a fantastic recent recording of The Planets from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the St. Paul’s Suite, Egdon Heath and the beautiful Invocation, performed by cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber. Plus – a chance to enjoy Holst’s rarely-performed Symphony in F major, subtitled ‘The Cotswolds’.
Holst: St. Paul’s Suite
Richard Hickox conducts the City of London Sinfonia
Holst: Egdon Heath
Andrew Davis conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Holst: The Planets
Vladimir Jurowski conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the women of the London Philharmonic Choir
Holst: Invocation
Cello: Julian Lloyd-Webber
Vernon Handley conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra
Holst: Symphony in F major
JoAnn Faletta conducts the Ulster Orchestra
Holst: Toccata
Piano: Anthony Goldstone
| Composer/Artist | Find out more |
|---|---|
| Holst | >>Discover more about the great composer |
| Julian Lloyd Webber | >>Discover more about the cellist |
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